ITALY: From chaos to meltdown?
A government already afraid of its own shadow may go into political meltdown next week depending on the outcome of the 26 January regional election in Emilia-Romagna. While the coalition partners will try desperately to stick together to avert snap national elections (and the l… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
MEXICO: Policy improvisation and muddle
Several recent developments have exposed a worrying combination of poorly-conceived government initiatives, policy improvisation, and general disorganization. This may not be new, but problems have become more concentrated as the pressure to deliver on promises increases. To make… Become a member to read the rest of this article
KENYA: Al-Shabaab’s impact on the economic and fiscal outlook
● Despite a surge in US air strikes, al-Shabaab shows a hardened resolved in Somalia and appears to step up its game in Kenya. ● The impending AMISOM troop withdrawal from Somalia will put additional pressure on Kenya’s budget as the Kenya Defence Forces will need to take on m… Become a member to […]
BRAZIL: Guedes gets it wrong in Davos, Bolsonaro gets it right in Brasilia
Economy Minister Paulo Guedes’ comment at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week that the environment’s worst enemy is poverty disappointed those who expected him to focus solely on significant improvements to the economy and investment opportunities in the country over the nex… Become a member to read the rest of this article